Integrity Toys Tropicalia Convention - Post #1

The IT convention is currently underway in Orlando, Florida. I am going to post their photos here for those of you who are not members of the W Club.

 Convention Collection and Friday Dinner

Lady in Red
Erin S. Dressed Doll

All White Now
Collette D. Dressed Doll

Main Event
Adèle Makéda Dressed Doll

Peak Season
Kyori Sato Dressed Doll

Haute Société
Véronique Perrin Dressed Doll

Sweet Victory
Natalia Fatalé Dressed Doll

 Infallible
Dasha™ FR2 Dressed Doll

Hot Dots
Poppy Parker Dressed Doll

Wrap-ture   Anja™ Dressed Doll
2012 Tropicalia Convention Exclusive Table Giveaway

Force of Nature    Agnes Von Weiss Dressed Doll
2012 Tropicalia Convention Exclusive Table Centerpiece 

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Friday Luncheon

Sea Breeze  Poppy Parker™ Dressed Doll
2012 Tropicalia Convention Exclusive Table Centerpiece

Lemon Crush    Loni Lawrence Basic Dressed Doll
2012 Tropicalia Convention Exclusive Table Giveaway

Violet Eyes Elizabeth Taylor Doll

Why do I keep hoping that the next Silkstone will be better? Violet Eyes arrived today. The sculpt is very nice; the rest is not.
First of all, mine has defectively screened eyes.

There is white showing under one eye only on mine and I noticed the dissimilarity immediately. Her eyes aren't even violet!
This is the promo image:

Am I going to be able to get her hair to look like that? I think not. I don't really know what it will look like because I don't want to de-box a doll that has bad screening. I have never returned a doll to BC.Com for an exchange. Do they even do that?

Here is the rest of my doll in her box:

At first glance the dress looks OK but then you see that the V neckline has been glued to her chest and there are all sorts of fibers sticking out. It looks cheap. UGH. I am really bummed. This doll was not inexpensive but I got her because I love the sculpt and I loved ET as well. Luckily I was able to get her for about 80% of the listed retail by using my quarterly club coupon.
After the debacle of Afternoon Suit, what made me think this Silkstone would be better? Now I don't even know if I will buy Gala Gown. She looks so gorgeous but apparently looks are very deceiving. Mattel is deceiving buyers by posting beautiful images of dolls no one actually gets. Of course they cover themselves by posting their disclaimer: "Production doll may vary from the photo shown above."   

Tonner, Integrity and Jamieshow Dolls in Louis Vuitton Ad

 Fun to watch.

http://www.louisvuitton.eu/front/#/eng_E1/New-Now/articles/Walking-in-Fabrizio-Viti%E2%80%99s-shoes-Part-two

Precarious as Party Girl

Here is my latest doll who arrived yesterday. She is stunning and I love her fashion, too. Party Girl is from Tonner's new Precarious line.
I will let the photos do the talking:

Her high pony tail has a black, braided hair wrap.

Very sleek silver tights and great fitting pumps.

 The only problem I see is the tight fit in the bustline which pulls the bodice open showing the lining and part of the snaps. 

I love the applied eyelashes and everything about her face. This gal is a keeper!

The staircase is a Byers' Choice product.  It is their spiral staircase which has been re-released this year. The funny thing is, Byers' offices and showrooms are located about 20 miles from here. I could have purchased the staircase right there but would have had to pay PA sales tax and the retail price of $190. I found an eBay seller with a lower price, no tax and free shipping. It always pays to shop around and check prices.

Anatomical Barbie Model by Jason Freeny

No, this is not your new anatomy class mannequin, it is a Barbie doll whose insides have been dramatically sculpted by artist Jason Freeny. Taking an iconic plastic doll to a surreal level by revealing her skeleton and organs, she has become an image from a horror movie - an unmasked Phantom whose birth defect has affected not only her face. I think we've found the perfect doll for Rico The Zombie Boy!

All Images in this post are ©Jason Freeny

Unfortunately, the dolls themselves are not available. Prints are at www.moistproduction.com.

Mr. Freeny has "unzipped" the skins of many other toys as well.

Sackboy Dissection Sculpt

Cutaway 7" Anatomical Mickey Mouse

Cutaway 6" Anatomical Hello Kitty

Cutaway 5" Anatomical Mario

22" Anatomical Kewpie Sculpt

Be sure to visit http://www.moistproduction.com/Menu/index.html and check out Jason's Facebook page for more. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jason-Freeny/34170123768

Glam Barbie for Charity

David and Phillipe Blond have created a OOAK Pink Diamond Barbie for auction at charitybuzz.com. The proceeds will benefit the MAC Aids Fund organization.
As I have previously posted, there is a silver Blond Diamond Barbie for sale on BC.Com. 

Here is the description of this OOAK:
Pink Diamond™ Barbie^® doll is extra special as her stunning fuchsia and rose “gem” encrusted mini corset dress and pumps were designed and hand embellished by The Blonds themselves. Doll’d up with her famous platinum locks in luscious curls, Barbie^® doll’s dazzling accessories complete her look with luxe full-length faux fur coat, pink studded earrings, and pink sparkling ring!

The Blonds

 Now, Mattel, can we get our Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken, please?

Steamfunk Cami in Scandal

The first of my Precarious line fashions, Scandal, has arrived. Steamfunk Cami is modeling. 

This is a very interesting outfit. The jacket is made from a stiff, thick laminate fabric with embedded sparkle. The wrist and collar areas are embellished with beads and black rhinestones. There are two clear rhinestone designs - one at the neckline and one below the waist. The skirt is lace and is really lovely. There are two pairs of stockings - a clear inside the black. The shoes are platform without a heel. Earrings are a cluster of black beads.
Overall it's one of the most unique of all Tonner outfits I've ever seen. In case you don't know, it does come on a doll...

 ...but I chose to just get the outfit. You have to find someone willing to part with it. I got lucky.

Tonner's Twilight Saga "Forever Edward"

Forever Edward $189.99  Pre-Order

Robert Pattison as Edward Cullen

I must say there is absolutely no resemblance at all to Edward Cullen other than the tuxedo. The hair, the eyes brows, the mouth and the look and pretty much everything else is off. It's too bad because I love a male doll in a tux.